Welcome to the "Treehouse" on Chester Springs Road!

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Welcome to the "Treehouse" on Chester Springs Road!

Local Coffee, Tea, and Breakfast Scene

For the coffee, tea & breakfast lovers who are visiting Durham...
This coffee spot "makes delicious house made espresso drinks, single origin chocolate drinks and fresh churros day and night." I can attest - you won't be disappointed. Also check out Little Waves Coffee Roastery, which is attached.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill Rd
36 recommandé par les habitants
This coffee spot "makes delicious house made espresso drinks, single origin chocolate drinks and fresh churros day and night." I can attest - you won't be disappointed. Also check out Little Waves Coffee Roastery, which is attached.
Since 2009, Beyu Caffe has been rooted in a love for coffee, community and bringing people together in a place where they can simply be themselves. This place is "known for its soulful sophistication and mellow vibes, the downtown Durham location is a local institution - a place to have a power breakfast meeting, buckle down and finally work on your business idea, catch up over brunch with friends, or enjoy live music."
63 recommandé par les habitants
Beyú Caffè
341 W Main St
63 recommandé par les habitants
Since 2009, Beyu Caffe has been rooted in a love for coffee, community and bringing people together in a place where they can simply be themselves. This place is "known for its soulful sophistication and mellow vibes, the downtown Durham location is a local institution - a place to have a power breakfast meeting, buckle down and finally work on your business idea, catch up over brunch with friends, or enjoy live music."
Foster's Market is "a family owned neighborhood restaurant that has been part of the Durham Community for over 30 years." They serve AMAZING breakfasts for everyone (all made in-house) - the baked goods are out of this world (and got me through law school!).
93 recommandé par les habitants
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
93 recommandé par les habitants
Foster's Market is "a family owned neighborhood restaurant that has been part of the Durham Community for over 30 years." They serve AMAZING breakfasts for everyone (all made in-house) - the baked goods are out of this world (and got me through law school!).
Their "approach is simple: Whether you own a coffee business yourself or visit one of ours, we inspire you with artful coffee experiences that are accessible, relevant and sustainable."
43 recommandé par les habitants
Joe Van Gogh Durham
1104 Broad St
43 recommandé par les habitants
Their "approach is simple: Whether you own a coffee business yourself or visit one of ours, we inspire you with artful coffee experiences that are accessible, relevant and sustainable."
128 recommandé par les habitants
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
128 recommandé par les habitants

Local Sights to See & Things to Do

Check out some favorite local spots to see what living in the Triangle is like...
"Founded in 1966 on the campus of Duke University in Durham, NC, the Duke Lemur Center is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs—Earth’s most threatened group of mammals. With more than 200 animals across 14 species, the DLC houses the world’s largest and most diverse population of lemurs outside their native Madagascar."
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Centre Duke Lemur
3705 Erwin Rd
61 recommandé par les habitants
"Founded in 1966 on the campus of Duke University in Durham, NC, the Duke Lemur Center is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs—Earth’s most threatened group of mammals. With more than 200 animals across 14 species, the DLC houses the world’s largest and most diverse population of lemurs outside their native Madagascar."
"The Durham Farmers’ Market brings people together to celebrate the unique food and culture of downtown Durham and the farms that sustain it. We provide access to fresh food for all of our community, champion small farmers and artisans, and foster a thriving and participatory local economy."
106 recommandé par les habitants
Durham Farmers' Market
501 Foster St
106 recommandé par les habitants
"The Durham Farmers’ Market brings people together to celebrate the unique food and culture of downtown Durham and the farms that sustain it. We provide access to fresh food for all of our community, champion small farmers and artisans, and foster a thriving and participatory local economy."
"Duke University Chapel is, indeed, the “great towering church” that James B. Duke requested and has become a widely recognized symbol of the university. As such it offers a magnificent gathering space for significant events in the life of the university and its members."
45 recommandé par les habitants
Chapelle Duke
401 Chapel Dr
45 recommandé par les habitants
"Duke University Chapel is, indeed, the “great towering church” that James B. Duke requested and has become a widely recognized symbol of the university. As such it offers a magnificent gathering space for significant events in the life of the university and its members."
This museum is great for families with :84 acres of open-ended science and nature experiences designed to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world."
203 recommandé par les habitants
Musée de la vie et des sciences
433 W Murray Ave
203 recommandé par les habitants
This museum is great for families with :84 acres of open-ended science and nature experiences designed to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world."
Amazing art museum - from ancient to modern. Don't miss this one!
437 recommandé par les habitants
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
437 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing art museum - from ancient to modern. Don't miss this one!
Gorgeous garden on Duke University's campus - pack a picnic and enjoy the sunshine!
378 recommandé par les habitants
Jardins de Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson St
378 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous garden on Duke University's campus - pack a picnic and enjoy the sunshine!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia St
59 recommandé par les habitants
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus Dr
80 recommandé par les habitants
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Musée d'art contemporain de Raleigh
409 W Martin St
87 recommandé par les habitants
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Musée pour enfants Marbles
201 E Hargett St
171 recommandé par les habitants
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Parc d'État d'Eno River
6101 Cole Mill Rd
215 recommandé par les habitants
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Lac Jordan
79 recommandé par les habitants
Shepherd Nature Trail
North Carolina 751
Tesla
7101 Glenwood Avenue
21 recommandé par les habitants
The Regulator Bookshop
720 9th St
21 recommandé par les habitants

Sports & Concert Scene

Catch local college and professional sporting events as well as concerts!
"Cameron Indoor Stadium is an indoor arena located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The 9,314-seat facility is the primary indoor athletic venue for the Duke Blue Devils and serves as the home court for Duke men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball."
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cameron Indoor Stadium
115 Whitford Dr
16 recommandé par les habitants
"Cameron Indoor Stadium is an indoor arena located on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The 9,314-seat facility is the primary indoor athletic venue for the Duke Blue Devils and serves as the home court for Duke men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball."
You can watch the Carolina Hurricanes play NHL Hockey or catch a concert!
108 recommandé par les habitants
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Rd
108 recommandé par les habitants
You can watch the Carolina Hurricanes play NHL Hockey or catch a concert!
"Cat’s Cradle is a major cornerstone of musical influence in the Triangle offering both indie and national talent. Since 1969, the Cradle has been feeding the hungry crowds of college students the musical entertainment they crave. Their intimate venue on 300 E. Main Street in Carrboro has been the Cradle’s home for the past 18 years and is credited for helping launching such indie rock careers as Superchunk, Ben Folds Five, Whiskeytown, Polvo and Archers of Loaf. The Cat's Cradle also brings in many family friendly shows. So whatever your musical taste may be, rest assured Cat’s Cradle will offer a variety of talent to whet your appetite. Events now also in the Cat's Cradle Back Room."
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Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main St
67 recommandé par les habitants
"Cat’s Cradle is a major cornerstone of musical influence in the Triangle offering both indie and national talent. Since 1969, the Cradle has been feeding the hungry crowds of college students the musical entertainment they crave. Their intimate venue on 300 E. Main Street in Carrboro has been the Cradle’s home for the past 18 years and is credited for helping launching such indie rock careers as Superchunk, Ben Folds Five, Whiskeytown, Polvo and Archers of Loaf. The Cat's Cradle also brings in many family friendly shows. So whatever your musical taste may be, rest assured Cat’s Cradle will offer a variety of talent to whet your appetite. Events now also in the Cat's Cradle Back Room."
106 recommandé par les habitants
Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee Ave
106 recommandé par les habitants
244 recommandé par les habitants
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street
244 recommandé par les habitants
Local concert joint
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The Pinhook
117 W Main St
39 recommandé par les habitants
Local concert joint

For the Foodies

Some of these places serve food all day - including some of the best breakfast, lunch & dinner spots!
"Guglhupf is an innovative bakery, cafe and biergarten serving contemporary cuisine with southern German roots, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients."
128 recommandé par les habitants
Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe & Biergarten
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd
128 recommandé par les habitants
"Guglhupf is an innovative bakery, cafe and biergarten serving contemporary cuisine with southern German roots, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients."
For one of the best tastes of NC BBQ, head here! You'll find "western Carolina- & Texas-style BBQ smoked in-house & served in bare-bones digs with outdoor tables."
43 recommandé par les habitants
The Original Q Shack
2510 University Dr
43 recommandé par les habitants
For one of the best tastes of NC BBQ, head here! You'll find "western Carolina- & Texas-style BBQ smoked in-house & served in bare-bones digs with outdoor tables."
Great Thai Food - recommend the Massaman Curry!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Cafe
2501 University Dr
31 recommandé par les habitants
Great Thai Food - recommend the Massaman Curry!
"Buzzy counter-serve offshoot of a popular roadside shack known for its local, seasonal seafood." Check the hours before you head out!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Saltbox Seafood Joint
608 N Mangum St
37 recommandé par les habitants
"Buzzy counter-serve offshoot of a popular roadside shack known for its local, seasonal seafood." Check the hours before you head out!
This is my favorite local Mexican restaurant - it's been feature in Food Magazine amongst others. Their barbacoa is hands down my favorite.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria La Vaquita‎
2700 Chapel Hill Rd
21 recommandé par les habitants
This is my favorite local Mexican restaurant - it's been feature in Food Magazine amongst others. Their barbacoa is hands down my favorite.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
3001 Cameron Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
107 recommandé par les habitants
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington St
107 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett St
37 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
102 recommandé par les habitants
Poole's
426 S McDowell St
102 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Poole'side Pies
428 S McDowell St
13 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen restaurant (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Randy's Pizza
4810 Hope Valley Rd
14 recommandé par les habitants
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Saladelia Cafe + Catering
3604 University Dr
11 recommandé par les habitants
Sake Bomb
4215 University Dr
Outrageously good sushi - reservation definitely required.
61 recommandé par les habitants
M Sushi
311 Holland St
61 recommandé par les habitants
Outrageously good sushi - reservation definitely required.
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough St
33 recommandé par les habitants
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount St
126 recommandé par les habitants
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Elmo's Diner
776 9th St
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Maple View Farm Ice Cream
6900 Rocky Ridge Rd
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43 recommandé par les habitants
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie St
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LocoPops
2618 Hillsborough Rd
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Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill St
103 recommandé par les habitants
This Italian restaurant has outstanding dishes - for the meat-eater to the vegetarian.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Cucciolo Osteria Durham
601 W Main St
13 recommandé par les habitants
This Italian restaurant has outstanding dishes - for the meat-eater to the vegetarian.
One of the best restaurants in the Triangle. Michelin-star chef creating the most divine food. If they have a scallop dish, get it - you won't be disappointed. Also, if you like a cocktail...make sure you try their Paper Plane!
Hawthorne & Wood
One of the best restaurants in the Triangle. Michelin-star chef creating the most divine food. If they have a scallop dish, get it - you won't be disappointed. Also, if you like a cocktail...make sure you try their Paper Plane!

It's after 5pm Somewhere - Local Bar (and Food) Scene

Some of these places only serve alcoholic drinks...some also serve food! Each one is uniquely Durham!
"It's a pretty awesome place and has quickly become the new neighborhood bar. They have a large selection of beer to go and on tap, places to sit, an arcade. When you get hungry get takeout from next door or across the street."
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Beer Study
2501 University Dr
22 recommandé par les habitants
"It's a pretty awesome place and has quickly become the new neighborhood bar. They have a large selection of beer to go and on tap, places to sit, an arcade. When you get hungry get takeout from next door or across the street."
"A local cocktail bar and restaurant located in downtown Durham, N.C. featuring upscale food and cocktail pairings in a relaxed setting."
72 recommandé par les habitants
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill St
72 recommandé par les habitants
"A local cocktail bar and restaurant located in downtown Durham, N.C. featuring upscale food and cocktail pairings in a relaxed setting."
"The Roof at The Durham is a year-round gathering spot for delicious, original food & beverage and unbeatable panoramic downtown views. You’ll find seasonal cocktails, a thoughtful craft beer list, and a collection of natural wine from small family producers, as well as a stylish raw bar focusing on NC shellfish and an evolving menu of shareable small plates like Durham nachos and a hickory-smoked carrot dog, farmers’ market salads and assortments of snacks."
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Roof at The Durham
315 E Chapel Hill St
17 recommandé par les habitants
"The Roof at The Durham is a year-round gathering spot for delicious, original food & beverage and unbeatable panoramic downtown views. You’ll find seasonal cocktails, a thoughtful craft beer list, and a collection of natural wine from small family producers, as well as a stylish raw bar focusing on NC shellfish and an evolving menu of shareable small plates like Durham nachos and a hickory-smoked carrot dog, farmers’ market salads and assortments of snacks."
Super cozy bar & restaurant with superb cocktails and out of this world deviled eggs (also try the cauliflower!).
63 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Virgile
105 S Mangum St
63 recommandé par les habitants
Super cozy bar & restaurant with superb cocktails and out of this world deviled eggs (also try the cauliflower!).
"Craft cocktail bar & backyard burger shop in the heart of Downtown Durham. They focus on highlighting the flavors of North Carolina and the south."
19 recommandé par les habitants
Kingfisher
321 E Chapel Hill St
19 recommandé par les habitants
"Craft cocktail bar & backyard burger shop in the heart of Downtown Durham. They focus on highlighting the flavors of North Carolina and the south."
6 recommandé par les habitants
Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge
715 Washington Street
6 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
Pour Taproom
Corcoran Street
10 recommandé par les habitants
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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
912 W Main St
14 recommandé par les habitants
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster St
124 recommandé par les habitants
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Ponysaurus Brewing Company
219 Hood St
112 recommandé par les habitants
21 recommandé par les habitants
Clouds Brewing
905 W Main St
21 recommandé par les habitants
Super cool spot on the 3rd floor of a hotel. Great vibes and views!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Unscripted Durham
202 Corcoran St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Super cool spot on the 3rd floor of a hotel. Great vibes and views!
An Ashely Christensen bar (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
34 recommandé par les habitants
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin Street
34 recommandé par les habitants
An Ashely Christensen bar (she won the 2019 James Beard Award)....make reservations!
35 recommandé par les habitants
Bull City Ciderworks
305 S Roxboro St
35 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
LouElla Wine Beer & Beverage
316 W Geer St
10 recommandé par les habitants
6 recommandé par les habitants
Growler Grlz
4810 Hope Valley Rd
6 recommandé par les habitants
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Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee Ave
137 recommandé par les habitants
26 recommandé par les habitants
Hi-Wire Brewing - Durham
800 Taylor St
26 recommandé par les habitants
10 recommandé par les habitants
Durty Bull Brewing Company
206 Broadway St
10 recommandé par les habitants
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Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Dram and Draught
701 West Main Street

Local University Campuses

The campus is architecturally gorgeous!
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Université Duke
153 recommandé par les habitants
The campus is architecturally gorgeous!
Oldest public University in the United States.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Université de Caroline du Nord à Chapel Hill
111 recommandé par les habitants
Oldest public University in the United States.
If you like the Wolfpack, you'll love visiting!
95 recommandé par les habitants
Université d'État de la Caroline du Nord
2310 Stinson Dr
95 recommandé par les habitants
If you like the Wolfpack, you'll love visiting!
North Carolina Central University

COVID-19 Testing Locations

A great non-profit where you can also get COVID-19 testing. It's a five-minute drive from the home. https://lhi.care/covidtesting
El Centro Hispano
2000 Chapel Hill Road
A great non-profit where you can also get COVID-19 testing. It's a five-minute drive from the home. https://lhi.care/covidtesting
https://www.fastmed.com/urgent-care-centers/durham-nc-walk-in-clinic/
FastMed Urgent Care
7010 North Carolina 751
https://www.fastmed.com/urgent-care-centers/durham-nc-walk-in-clinic/